User Reviews For: Breathless Momentum

Paying so much and not even seeing even one smutty scene, even knowing they are friends with benefits!?!? Major L.

The artwork n story is soooo good. There is no outright nsfw scenes but the storytelling is so good, it's totally ok without.

This manga is one of my all time favourites. No, there's no explicit smut. However, the way that both of the main characters relate to one another physically sells their chemistry and their emotional connection to one another so strongly that I entirely buy it, moreso that some very explicit smut I have read. IMO what makes a romance stand out is the specificity of what each party sees in one another, and Breathless Momentum manages to convey that specific attunement of both characters through body language, a testament to how well the characterisation is executed.I enjoy deeply how this manga tackles a pair of protagonists at a specific time in their lives -- they don't feel too young, but they don't feel fully established in their careers either. As an amateur musician, I also really buy the music aspects, which are more than mere set dressing.I wrote this review because there's a one star review wasn't at the top of the page and I don't believe this manga deserves that score.

I'm totally obsessed with this title. I've read and re-read it like ten times, even bought the special edition versions on top of the regular ones. Then bought the physical manga in Japanese. A great, fairly realistic and well-rounded story with two very fun protagonists who defy all expectations, making this feel very fresh (I've been reading BL for decades). The comedy is on point without being silly or gag-y. The art is understated, but top-tier - really sneaks up on you just how skilful it is. There are no actual sex scenes, just fade to black after steamy kisses etc, but Sumiya let's the reader know that they *could* draw the hottest scenes known to humanity just with the tantalising moments we do get. Each volume is outstanding, with a different theme for each. Can't wait for volume 5!